Thread: 3 Months, 150 shaves, 10 Lessons

Lessons learned personally are usually lessons remembered. As stated above, very well said. Good advice for everyone. Congratulations on the milestone and happy shaving!

Gerald

In the past 3 months that I've been using a straight razor, your comments ring very true.

You guys are all very gracious.

Beautifuly said; Bravo!

I'm a fan of #6. I can't yet finish a shave with out at least one "dueling scar". Keeps me humble.

...I am about to give up and sell my spike-point razors, maybe keeping two just to work with them. I don't know how many gouges my already ugly face can endure! Or those who look at me and kinda awkwardly ask if maybe I scratched myself falling into a barbed wire fence, or maybe ran into a chain saw...

Fantastic post, I'm especially fond of #5. My still solitary razor has a slight spike point and even that little bit is unforgiving of even small mistakes. Despite the punishment I love it though, I figure it's pushing me just a little faster through the learning curve.

Very nice post! I was about the same age as you when I tried my first straight. 150 times in 90 days, you have it bad!
I have started shaving the back of my neck after work a couple of day a week so that I can get a couple of extra passes, with another recently honed razor. My neck is something I could never do with the disposables without a lot of hassle. Cleans up real nice.


Take Care,
Richard